📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Annual immunization against seasonal influenza:*
BY IM INJ: Adult: 0.5 ml for 1 dose
Children 6 months-17 years: 0.5 ml for 1 dose; if children did not receive vaccine previously, give second dose after 4 weeks.
⛔ Contraindications
Febrile illness, allergy to eggs or poultry, some products are not licensed for use in children under3 years of age and some are for adult only (consult product literature).
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Local erythema, fever; malaise. Rare: Epistaxis, febrile convulsions, transient thrombocytopenia, vasculitis (in adults)
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.